Insane video of woman at the gym disproves common exercising misconception

An insane video of a woman running on a treadmill in stilettos has proven that a popular gym fear is unfounded.Cassie Leong has always been a fitness fanatic, and as she steps into the space in a more professional setting with the launch of her activewear range — The Kairos Collective — she wanted to highlight a common misconception in the gym.Research conducted in 2018 by women’s gym Curves revealed 46 per cent of Australians experience anxiety while working out in public.This is because of fear of judgment, lack of knowledge and queuing for equipment.Australians between the ages of 18 and 24 are the most prone to gym-induced anxiety.Leong, who is based in Sydney, shared a 15 second clip running at full speed on a manual treadmill in platform heels, before getting off the machine and taking a tumble.

Two women, including Leong’s best friend, don’t take notice of her — even when she tripped over.“Proof that literally no one cares what you do at the gym,” she said.It’s not the first time she’s filmed a video like this either.In 2023, she filmed a similar stunt wearing the platform heels with glitter in them while performing stunts on wooden gymnastic rings.“I won’t care but I WILL notice,” one social media user said.Another added: “You ate and left no crumbs guuuurrl.”“I will notice but I’ll be jealous,” one said.Leong told news.com.au the previous video had so many comments from young women who were starting out in the fitness community but were experiencing gym anxiety.“Knowing I could have that kind of impact on someone’s journey is so empowering to me.

It may seem small, but it’s the small habits built up over time, that create a lasting, healthy lifestyle,” she said.Leong said it was the entire ethos behind her and her best friend’s activewear line, The Kairos Collective.“So I recreated a similar video to promote our launch but also as a reminder to be confident, own your space and not worry about what anyone...